Integrated Design and Simulation of Chemical Processes
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Integrated Design and Simulation of Chemical Processes (Computer Aided Chemical Engineering)
Integrated Design and Simulation of Chemical Processes (Computer Aided Chemical Engineering) (Computer Aided Chemical Engineering)
By A C Dimian
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 500
Publication Date: 2003-05
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0444829962
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780444829962
Binding: Hardcover
This title aims to teach how to invent optimal and sustainable chemical processes by making use of systematic conceptual methods read.freeduan.com and computer simulation techniques. The material covers five sections: process simulation; thermodynamic methods; process synthesis; process integration; and design project including case studies. It is primarily intended as a teaching support for undergraduate and postgraduate students following various process design courses and projects, but will also be of great value to professional engineers interested in the newest design methods.
Provides an introduction to the newest design methods.
Of great value to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as professional engineers.
Numerous examples illustrate theoretical priciples and design issues.
Summary: Let’s guide you….
Rating: 5
I found this book useful and interesting. It explains the basic concepts required in process design and process integration.
The book guides the student in a simple and understandable way trough the complex subjects of process design, giving important rules in the design and integration of chemical processes.
The introduction of Thermodynamics in the books is a clear advantage. This is due to the importance of the thermodynamics in the use of simulation packages. It helps to answer basic but key questions when using simulators.
The part of the book that treats process synthesis is made in hierarchical way, guiding the student since basic concept of the process up to how to manage and separate complex azeotropic mixtures.
The process integration gives a well balance approach between theory and practical experience.
Finally the design part of the book gives to the student practical and useful information about how to face and be successful designing a process.
Although the book is highly oriented towards simulation, it has a good explanation of the theory behind any simulation package.
I consider the book is a good tool for users with a basic knowledge of chemical engineering and a good introduction to simulation in chemical engineering.
Summary: Put the horses before the wagon!
Rating: 5
There are a lot of books about simulation and process integration. The first merit of this book is to give an “integrated” point of view about simulation, integration and design of the chemical processes. Even the title of the books is starting with the finality (Integrated Design), followed by the tool (Simulation).
The second merit is to give more importance to thermodynamics. This has a crucial role in any simulation.
The third is that the book is not a “compilation” of the user’s manuals of the different simulators.
I used simulators from 1993 but now I can see that a lot of my “tips and tricks” (presented to my students) are more organized and with theoretical bases.
The book has five parts, well balanced:
Process Simulation
Thermodynamic Methods
Process Synthesis
Process Integration
Design Project.
Process Simulation presents both steady and dynamic simulation with connection between them. Also, there are a lot of data about optimization of the process.
Thermodynamics Methods is a well informed guide about using thermodynamics in simulation. Phase equilibrium is presented from simulators point of view.
Process synthesis presents hierarchical approach and two important fields of interest: reaction systems and azeotropic systems.
Started with pinch analysis, the chapter about Process Integration gives an important role to controllability analysis. Any simulation is in vain without materialization in a process that can work at high technical economical parameters. The real process must be in focus in any step: from simulation to industrial installation.
The last chapter, Design Project, give all you need to know about this activity.
The Case studies includes, in three practical examples, all new approaches presented in this book.
I consider the book an excellent introduction and a professional guide for all users of the simulation in chemical engineering.
I will use this book like base support in the two courses I teach at University “Petroleum and Gases”, Simulation in Chemical Engineering and Optimization in Chemical Engineering.
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